Front of House Steward

Sodexo Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,930,000 - 33,062,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Discounts for you and your family

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible work

Full training

Protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Front of House Steward for the Colchester MOD location at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UT. You will support military personnel during dining service, helping with setup, service, and guest relations in a fast-paced environment on site.

No previous hospitality experience is required; full training, apprenticeship qualifications funded, and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Professionalism, respectful attitude and good communication.
• Hospitality or food service experience not required; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining areas for service.
• Serve meals and replenish stations during service.
• Provide professional service to military personnel.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of work areas and equipment.
• Support events and functions as needed.
• Work with team to complete tasks to high standards.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

• 34 hours per week
• Monday to Friday/Split shifts that include weekends
• £12.71 per hour
• Sodexo rewards and discounts

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Job Description:

As a Front of House Steward with Sodexo at Colchester MOD, Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UT

You’ll play an important role in supporting military personnel on a Ministry of Defence (MOD) base. Your day-to-day interactions will directly impact the experience of those serving, ensuring they have a positive and efficient dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dining Area Setup: Prepare dining areas, functions, and meeting spaces before service to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Food Service & Replenishment: Serve meals and replenish food stations as needed, ensuring everything is available and properly maintained throughout service.
• Customer Interaction: Provide professional and courteous service to military personnel in dining, retail, and other areas.
• Cleaning & Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by regularly sanitizing workstations, equipment, and dining areas in line with health and safety standards.
• Event Support: Assist with special events and functions, ensuring all aspects of service run smoothly and efficiently.
• Teamwork: Work closely with your team to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standard.

What You’ll Need:

• Professionalism and Respect: A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and respect for others in all interactions.
• No Experience Required: Previous hospitality or food service experience is helpful but not required. A willingness to learn and adapt is key.
• Reliability & Flexibility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.

What we offer:

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications